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Advancing Attila: Simplicity Car Care announces promotion of Vito Attila to role of Director, Territory Performance of Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care has announced the promotion of Vito Attila to the role of Director, Territory Performance of Canada, effective as of April 22nd. A recent press release about the decision noted that, “having joined Simplicity in January 2023 as Regional Performance Manager for Ontario West, Attila has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership […]

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Change the Conversation: AIA Canada hosts 2024 National Conference, with emphasis on industry-wide conversation

Toronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket is on the brink of greatness—that was one of the key messages and takeaways from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference on Wednesday. But, before we get there, some serious industry-wide conversations need to happen. AIA Canada hosted its annual event in Mississauga, Ont., this week, beginning […]

Building Futures: SAIT to host Alberta Skilled Trades Instructor Conference

Calgary, Alberta — The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is set to host the 2024 Alberta Skilled Trades Instructor Conference from April 23rd to the 25th. The event, which will bring together industry and faculty alike, will feature a series of keynote discussions and networking sessions in three main streams: technology advancement, teaching and […]

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Stampeding Again: Simplicity Car Care prepares for fourth annual stampede party

Calgary, Alberta — The fourth annual Simplicity Car Care stampede party is set to kick off on July 12th with another year of celebrating the industry alongside the Calgary Stampede. The event will take place at Hallmark Autobody from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. MDT. Simplicity’s stampede party will specifically kick off with live music at […]

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Throwback Thursday: Look back on BASF’s Customer Appreciation Day 2017

Toronto, Ontario — Welcome back to another Throwback Thursday segment, where Collision Repair magazine highlights it’s archive of 40,000+ photos from our 23 years operating in the industry. This week, we’re taking you to Mosport Motorsports Park, where BASF held its 2017 Customer Appreciation Day—featuring an appearance from Chip Foose! Check out the highlights in […]

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

DONALD HALL, SATA CANADA Donald Hall has joined SATA Canada as a business development specialist for the Alberta region, he announced via LinkedIn in late January. Working in the industry since 2016, Hall delivers years of experience in relationship building and development, previously working with some of the largest collision networks in Canada. Regarding his […]

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VIP Swings: Manitoba Motor Dealers Association to host first VIP Executive Golf Tournament May 14

Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) will host its first VIP Executive Golf Tournament on May 14, 2024, at Glendale Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg. The MMDA announced the tourney via LinkedIn on Tuesday. Sponsors include Sirius XM, HUB, XPEL, Sales and Service Safety Association, Insurance Insight, Kijiji Autos, Trader Corporation, […]

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IBIS Approaches: One month until IBIS’s Global Summit 2024

Toronto, Ontario — It is now just a little over a month until the annual 2024 International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit, to take place from May 21st to the 23rd in Rhodes, Greece. The event will specifically be located at the Sheraton Rhodes Resort and this year’s symposium will follow the theme of […]

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The Spanesi Shuffle: Tim Morgan to retire as COO of Spanesi Americas; Alex Stapleton and Jeramy Holloway move to expanded roles

Illinois, United States ⁠— Tim Morgan, the chief operating officer of Spanesi Americas, has announced his retirement, effective April 1, 2024. Spanesi Americas announced Thursday that Alex Stapleton and Jeramy Holloway will take reins as director of North American sales and marketing and director of aftersales, respectively. “These appointments are part of Spanesi’s effort to […]

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A Nod to Norm Angrove: Longtime automotive refinishing industry executive announces retirement, effective April 1

Toronto, Ontario — Norm Angrove, who most recently served as the director of Automotive Refinish for PPG Canada, has announced his retirement, effective April 1. During his 35+ year career in the automotive refinishing sector, Norm has seen countless new product releases, shop openings, industry events, consolidation in both collision repair and distribution, overall market […]

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Another Year at OARA: Recyclers host record event with 400+ registrants

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its highly anticipated annual event last week, where attendees from across Canada gathered for multiple days of thoughtful conversation around the future of the industry. The event began with a pre-show on Thursday, where recyclers, insurance representatives, collision repair network reps and many others gathered […]

EVs present opportunities for recyclers–if you are willing to get educated, David Giles tells crowd at OARA

Toronto, Ontario — Automotive recyclers everywhere are wondering how they may sell electric vehicle (EV) parts as the zero-emissions vehicle parc grows–but they should fear not, as there are huge opportunities for recyclers willing to gain knowledge and take on the electric challenge. That’s the sentiment EV consultant David Giles left the audience with last […]

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